Joan Laporta

[serghei]

Curious how we'll do vs Newcastle away compared to a Getafe. Might surprise a few and have us create chances more easily.

 

[serghei]

Cant see that.

City would spam crosses to Haaland and he would be worst nightmare for them trying to defend deep.

At least the to City side would.

Teams like Spurs are getting more joy against City by being brave and defending high and 1v1 if anything.

Teams have stopped trying to defend off ball and deeper as much and City look at a bit of loss trying to come up with new way of playing.

Really, he's average in the air.

 

[serghei]

Closest to a Getafe would be Bournemouth.

 

[JamDav1982]

Really, he's average in the air.

He is not always best finsiher but he gets in right position and has the most headed goals since moved to EPL I am sure.

 

[JamDav1982]

Closest to a Getafe would be Bournemouth.

No not at all.

Bournemouth just went to Spurs and dominated them on the ball in their half.

They just sold 3 defenders largely for how they were on ball.

Likes of Huijsen was not defending his area like a Getafe CB last season.

 

[serghei]

No not at all.

Bournemouth just went to Spurs and dominated them on the ball in their half.

I meant in how they play vs a big side.

 

[JamDav1982]

I meant in how they play vs a big side.

Spurs are a bigger side and they took game to them and played more football.

They gave Liverpool a scare also and could have got more than 2.

They look one of best coached teams in league.

 

[serghei]

But yeah, usually EPL sides play more offensive because they are more quality teams. It is just that often big teams would prefer this type of game where both teams try to play than closed out affairs where you have to break apart low blocks all night.

 

[Maradona37]

Like Tempt says, this guy is a contrarian AI powered arguing machine who is extremely pedantic. he's been picking at this for hours. Boring cunt.

 

[JamDav1982]

But yeah, usually EPL sides play more offensive because they are more quality teams. It is just that often big teams would prefer this type of game where both teams try to play than closed out affairs where you have to break apart low blocks all night.

Would say probably Moyes and Nuno before he left were two of the more defensive coaches... at least being solid at back as being key to how they want to play.

After that the promoted teams will have to play like that at times more often than the others most likely.

It is hard for teams to play that way as a first choice in EPL due to players teams have.

 

[serghei]

Anyways, for me Newcastle away is a big test for the current abilities of this Barca side. Newcastle is a pretty typical strong EPL side that very much embraces the league's spirit and approach. Even more than Arsenal, Tottenham, or current City.

 

[JamDav1982]

Anyways, for me Newcastle away is a big test for the current abilities of this Barca side. Newcastle is a pretty typical strong EPL side that very much embraces the league's spirit and approach.

Yeah should be a cracker and tell us a lot about where Barca are.

The tactics will be full on in the face and crowd will be at bedlam.

 

[serghei]

Have a feeling Flick likes the match-up. More in tune to his Bundesliga days.

Unless somehow Newcastle overthinks it and defends deeper. Saw this odd respect EPL sides show for Barca and Madrid before.

Then it will be like playing AM. Not so fun.

 

[jamrock]

The EPL teams play X way so they would be better at counterinb la Liga teams, runs both ways.

Madrid, Atleti and Barca would destroy EPL teams if they played the typical EPL "style" against them.

 

[JamDav1982]

Nah they wouldnt and Barca/Real play the way they thinks gives them the best chance anyway.